[angelsmom1950]

My husband and I were just discussing a pattern I really want and I was telling him about not being able to sell items from it. Well he brought up an interesting question and I want to put it out there for you'll and see if it can be answered. I am going to start looking myself. The question is When you purchase a pattern from a place other the the USA, for instance China, Cuba, or Canada. Are we still bound by "our law" to follow their copyright laws. Just thought it was a question I have never ever seen asked and answered before. Well Im off also to go search.

 

[jmcret05]

From this site:
Copyright infringement is a subject much discussed here and one that causes a lot of disagreement. Whether it is a "poor man's" copyright or a registered copyright seems to determine the legality issues.

http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-general.html

"Is my copyright good in other countries?
The United States has copyright relations with most countries throughout the world, and as a result of these agreements, we honor each other's citizens' copyrights. However, the United States does not have such copyright relationships with every country. For a listing of countries and the nature of their copyright relations with the United States, see Circular 38a, International Copyright Relations of the United States."

 

[angelsmom1950]

Ok thanks thats all I needed to know. So as not to start something can you tell me how to delete the question or if you are admin can you do. I have my answer and really thats all I needed. Sure dont want to start something

 

[Ronie]

its ok if you do start something... the reason is we get new members here every day and until you are familar with these laws you don't know about them.. I think you question is a great one... I have never even thought about it... I have just decided that if I want to make and sell something I will have to get good enough to design my own..LOL
it is a long drawn out discusion because its very important... I see people display their craft booths and cringe at the though of "did they get the proper permission to sell these items?" if a person is ignorant of the copywrite laws and makes and sells something with out permission they could end up in a lot of trouble... Your post could save someone from this kind of agony..

 

[AriaP91]